***DATE CHANGED: E9X M3 Photo Shoot Meet - Sat., July 24, 2010, 3:45 pm

[xsilvor]

You two going on a date and didn't invite the rest of us?

I'm good for Saturday or Sunday, just need to know which. I'm fine in waiting til Sat to make that decision, though.

If its going to rain Sunday, giving my car a self-detail on Saturday is going to be a painful process.

[frankzlin79]

I'm having my car professionally detailed with the Zaino process this Saturday starting at 7:30 am. Two guys are coming to my place and working on the car for an approximate ten hours! I'm doing both exterior, interior, and engine bay wipe, so it should be one clean machine.

Thus, the photoshoot, if it's going to happen at all, will be on Sunday. The weather forecast now says that Saturday and Sunday should have no rain. So, that will give everybody on Saturday or Sunday morning to wash their rides. My skillz are going to turn your cars into sexy beasts.

[frankzlin79]

Well crap. Look at what's going on at Toyata Center on Sunday:

Lady Gaga
Date: Sunday, July 25, 2010
Time: 8:00 PM
Doors Open: 6:30 PM

Because of the concert, we can expect many early arrivals who's cars will mess up the photoshoot. Thus, please post to let me know if you can meet at the same parking lot across the street from Toyota Center at 1:00 pm? Sorry for the change in time, but we've been ga-ga-ed. It's going to be bloody hot out there. But in the spirit of Gaga, I think I'll be blaring Poker Face on my stereo during the photo shoot.

I figure we'll do the Toyota Center area shots first, then move on to the next location.

[xsilvor]

I can make it. If not, something comes up I'll get a hold of you and let you know. Thanks again for setting this up, despite all the changes

[Golgothar]

I'm seeing 30% chance of rain both Sat & Sun...

[frankzlin79]

I'm seeing 20% chance of rain for Sat and Sun. That should be nothing!

http://houston.justweather.com/

[frankzlin79]

Originally Posted by xsilvor

I can make it. If not, something comes up I'll get a hold of you and let you know. Thanks again for setting this up, despite all the changes

Ben, you already have my cell phone number. But nevertheless, I will PM everybody my cell phone number by Saturday night.

[frankzlin79]

Crap..now it's 30% chance of rain at noon and 50% by 6:00 pm on Sunday. "Ra-ra-oh-la-la!"

http://houston.justweather.com/

[xsilvor]

Originally Posted by frankzlin79

Crap..now it's 30% chance of rain at noon and 50% by 6:00 pm on Sunday. "Ra-ra-oh-la-la!"

http://houston.justweather.com/

Want your bad romance?

Just know that if I wash my car, and it starts to rain, I will not be leaving the house until it stops

[Golgothar]

So have we decided on Saturday or Sunday?

Would like to know asap for two reasons:

1- Been holding off detailing my car cuz of the weather.
2- Very good chance i'll be heading to SA Saturday night to visit a buddy of mine just back from Afganistan.

P.S. - Ben check your PMs!

[xsilvor]

Is the current plan still 1pm, Sunday?

[frankzlin79]

Originally Posted by xsilvor

Is the current plan still 1pm, Sunday?

Yes, 1:00 pm on Sunday is the date, weather permitting.

Saturday is definitely out because I'm getting a 10 hr Zaino detail on my car that day. See post # 46.

Everybody check your PM for my cell phone number.

[tnt007]

gonna try to be there

[tinpot]

Got my car cleaned today. Hopefully it doesn't rain tomorrow

[frankzlin79]

I got my car Zaino detailed and full interior and engine bay detail today. My goodness. One guy did the job and he was here from 8:30 am - 9:00 pm with a 45 min lunch break. He did an awesome job and explained the entire process as I watched him for maybe 4 of the total 11 hrs he worked on the car. The car looks friggin' amazing and is extremely smooth like glass. Can't wait to show it to you guys. I hope no rain so we can take awesome pics.

Everybody should check their cell phone for my text messages and this thread Sunday morning around 11:00 am. I will make a final announcement whether the photo shoot is going forward.

Here are a few shots of my car after the Zaino was applied.





It's like a white mirror. Never knew that AW could shine like this!

[Golgothar]

Car looks great Frank!

I will not be able to make it today, i will be in SA visiting my best friend just back to the world from Afgan-land.

Hope the weather holds and looking foward to seeing the all the pics your skills with your camera are getting pretty damn good imo Frank!

-Mike

[frankzlin79]

There's a 30% chance of rain at noon and 40% at 3:00 pm. Nevertheless, photo shoot is on! Meet at the Toyota Center Parking Lot at 1:00 pm today. If possible bring a bottle of quick detailer and a microfiber towel to give your car a finishing touch if it does happen to rain a little. Bring some bottle water too because it's gonna be friggin' hot.

[frankzlin79]

Man...just processed 80 pics. It's going to take a long time to copy and paste 80 URL images...sigh....you guys own me food!

[frankzlin79]

Pictures are up! It was bloody hot out there. Okay, I'm not doing a day time photo shoot again.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...86#post7717786

[Golgothar]

Very nice shots Frank, some good looking cars there!

Wish i could have been there to meet everyone, maybe next time.

-Mike

[frankzlin79]

Golgothar: Too bad you (and Ben) missed out. At least you didn't have to endure the heat like the rest of us did. When are you getting your Dinan suspension?

[Golgothar]

Originally Posted by frankzlin79

Golgothar: Too bad you (and Ben) missed out. At least you didn't have to endure the heat like the rest of us did. When are you getting your Dinan suspension?

Good question, i ordered it a little over 3 weeks ago and it still has NOT been delivered...

I spoke with Scott @ BMW North just this past Friday and he is still getting the same canned response from Dinan "Vendor part on Back order".

Having spoke with Scott and a few people on the boards this type of wait time apparently isnt un-common for Dinan suspensions as they only keep a few sets in stock.

Dosent make the waiting any easier though.

The one good thing is Scott is leaning on them to send my badge with the suspension kit so i dont have to wait for that at least!